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JK Art House, Milwaukee’s newest contemporary fine art gallery, is pleased to announce its official launch and the acquisition of Lily Pad Gallery West from founder Alan Perlstein. Co-owned by gallery director Julia Taylor and Karen Ellenbecker, founder of Ellenbecker Investment Group, JK Art House represents 55 artists working across painting, sculpture, and mixed media—carrying forward a strong legacy of arts in the Historic Third Ward while bringing a fresh vision to the gallery’s future.
JK Art House will relocate to an expanded home at 191 N. Broadway—a space nearly double the square footage of its predecessor—featuring expanded exhibition galleries, dedicated artwork storage, and a private client viewing room designed to deepen the collector experience. Please note that the gallery will be closed May 18–26 for the move and will reopen in the new location for regular hours on Wednesday, May 27.
Grand Opening Reception
The community is invited to celebrate the grand opening of JK Art House’s new space at a Grand Opening Reception on Friday, June 5, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m. at 191 N. Broadway, Milwaukee. The evening will serve as the opening reception for The Studio: A Family Dialogue in Paint, featuring Dan McCaw, John McCaw, and Danny McCaw. Guests are invited to meet the artists, explore the new space, and experience a first look at what JK Art House has in store.
From the Owners
“JK Art House is built on the belief that great art should feel welcoming—that a gallery can be both a serious place for collecting and a home where the community can celebrate.
— Julia Taylor, Gallery Director & Co-Owner
“Investing in the arts is investing in the soul of this city. I’m proud to help bring a gallery of this caliber to Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward, and to support the extraordinary artists whose work will fill it.”
— Karen Ellenbecker, Co-Owner
About JK Art House
JK Art House is a contemporary fine art gallery located in Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward. JK Art House is committed to making art accessible, building meaningful collector relationships, and contributing to the cultural vitality of the Milwaukee region. The gallery is co-owned by Julia Taylor, former President of the Greater Milwaukee Committee, and Karen Ellenbecker, founder of Ellenbecker Investment Group.
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Painter David Allen Dunlop applies traditional translucent oil painting methods — the kind pioneered on copper and pietra dura by 17th-century Dutch and Italian masters — to copper, gold, steel, and aluminum. The result: paintings that genuinely shift and glow as you move through the gallery.
The exhibition runs October 14 through December 28. We're kicking things off with a full weekend: Opening Night Gallery Night — Friday, October 16, 5–9 PM Gallery Day — Saturday, October 17, 11 AM–6 PM
And there's more: during Gallery Night, we're hosting a free Parlor Workshop in partnership with the John Michael Kohler Arts Center
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An opening reception will be held Thursday, August 22nd from 5:00 - 7:00 pm at Lily Pad Gallery West, located at 215 N Broadway Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202. George Van Hook will be present, conducting painting demonstrations and will be available for conversation and discussion.
California native Jeff Faust views his work as an integration of ideas into visual poetry. The journey to find the image begins when he approaches the canvas, and the fleshing-out process can last for weeks. Once the piece feels complete, Faust says he gets deep satisfaction from \"absorbing it, thinking about it, finding its meaning- and hoping it does the same for others.\" Painting common objects, Faust creates opportunities for the viewer to see their vitality and presence, highlighting movement and the fleeting nature and impermanence of life around us.
Jeff Faust: Journey of the Juxtaposed is a temporary pop-up exhibition held by Lily Pad Gallery West in conjunction with Milwaukee's October Gallery Night MKE. The artist will be present in the gallery for the weekend and will be available for conversation and discussion.
An opening reception will be held Thursday, October 17th from 6:00-9:00 pm in conjunction with Lily Pad Gallery West's Three Year Anniversary.
Click here to RSVP: https://forms.gle/nMhRVehXJQ2Po3hk8
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Lily Pad Gallery West is happy to announce that we are celebrating our Three Year Anniversary this October! As a precursor to October Gallery Night MKE, we invite you to join us on Thursday, October 17th from 6:00-9:00 pm for a private cocktail event. This night will serve as a preview for Jeff Faust's exhibition, Journey of the Juxtaposed as well as a celebration of those who have supported our gallery over the past three years.
Artist Jeff Faust will be present, and we will have refreshments and hors d'oeuvres.
We would like to thank everyone who has visited and supported Lily Pad Gallery over the past three years, and hope you can join us to celebrate this special moment.
Click here to RSVP: https://forms.gle/nMhRVehXJQ2Po3hk8
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Milwaukee's original gallery hop event, Gallery Night MKE allows you to experience Milwaukee's vast creative culture and discover local galleries, art, and artists. This free, two-day art event offers you the opportunity to buy original art, dine in outstanding restaurants, and shop in unique boutiques.
At Lily Pad Gallery West, we will be welcoming artist Jeff Faust into the gallery for the weekend, who will be available for conversation and discussion throughout the event. We will have a temporary showcase exhibition for Jeff for the duration of Gallery Night MKE, Jeff Faust: Journey of the Juxtaposed.
In addition to Jeff Faust's work, we are excited to welcome artist Sadie Valeri to Lily Pad Gallery West, who's work will be on display for the first time in our gallery this weekend. As always, we will have work on display from over 70 distinct artists, with styles ranging from realist to naturalist, impressionist to abstract.
Stop in to meet artist Jeff Faust, and stay for refreshments and conversation.
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Milwaukee's original gallery hop event, Gallery Night MKE allows you to experience Milwaukee's vast creative culture and discover local galleries, art, and artists. This free, two-day art event offers you the opportunity to buy original art, dine in outstanding restaurants, and shop in unique boutiques.
At Lily Pad Gallery West, we will be welcoming artist Jeff Faust into the gallery for the weekend, who will be available for conversation and discussion throughout the event. We will have a temporary showcase exhibition for Jeff for the duration of Gallery Night MKE, Jeff Faust: Journey of the Juxtaposed.
In addition to Jeff Faust's work, we are excited to welcome artist Sadie Valeri to Lily Pad Gallery West, who's work will be on display for the first time in our gallery this weekend. As always, we will have work on display from over 70 distinct artists, with styles ranging from realist to naturalist, impressionist to abstract.
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David Allen Dunlop is a contemporary American painter. His stylized work is characterized by its heavy use of phthalo blue, an intensely blue-green pigment, which he employs to form representational images of city architecture, nature scenes, and figures in motion. Born in 1951, Dunlop received his BA from the College of Wooster in Ohio and MFA from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY. Dunlop has exhibited his works in numerous galleries and has been collected by several major corporations. David Dunlop is the host and writer of the 13-episode Emmy award-winning documentary series, \"Landscapes Through Time.\"
David Dunlop: Landmarked is a temporary exhibition held by Lily Pad Gallery West featuring a series of paintings that explore the crossroads between the natural and built environments. The exhibition is being held in conjunction with Milwaukee's January Gallery Night MKE on Friday, January 17th, and Saturday, January 18th. The artist will be present in the gallery throughout the weekend, and will be available for conversation and discussion. The exhibition will be on display through Sunday, February 16th.
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Milwaukee's original gallery hop event, Gallery Night MKE allows you to experience Milwaukee's vast creative culture and discover local galleries, art, and artists. This free, two-day art event offers you the opportunity to buy original art, dine in outstanding restaurants, and shop in unique boutiques.
At Lily Pad Gallery West, we will be welcoming artist David Dunlop into the gallery for the weekend, who will be available for conversation and discussion throughout the event. Gallery Night will serve as the opening reception for the temporary exhibition we will have for David Dunlop, on display from January 17th - February 16th, \"David Dunlop: Landmarked.\" This exhibition features a series of paintings by David Dunlop that explore the crossroads between the natural and built environments.
We hope to see you there!
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Virtual Showroom Available Here
Gallery Night lives on! Walk through Lily Pad Gallery West without leaving your home!
Since our opening in 2016, Milwaukee’s Gallery Night and Day events have been some of our favorite memories at Lily Pad Gallery. Though we are not able to come together in person this time around due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we wanted to create a space where you could still visit us, enjoy the beauty of our art, and get a chance to hear directly from our artists.
Click below to enter Lily Pad Gallery West’s Virtual Gallery! As an added bonus, our artists have provided personal messages for this event for our audience to get a behind-the-scenes look at what they have been working on, and how they have been adapting to our current situation.
We hope that you have been staying safe and healthy during this time, and hope that walking through our virtual gallery brings you a moment of beauty and joy!
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Join us online as we celebrate the wonderment of the urban landscape, featuring artists David Dunlop, David Hatfield, Stacy Kamin, Hagop Keledjian, Danny McCaw, Michael Patterson, and George Van ook.
We often believe we must escape into nature to find beauty. Urban Wonderment challenges this misconception with enchanting depictions of the cityscape. We can lose ourselves in the electric hum of David Dunlop’s phthalo blue hues, the dancing light of Michael Patterson’s street scenes, and George Van Hook’s vibrant details. We can find peace in the meditative work of Hagop Keledjian and Danny McCaw, while Stacy Kamin and David Hatfield reveal the beauty of a reframed perspective.
The show will be on Lily Pad Gallery West’s Artsy page from May 2 through May 15, 2020. View the show here: https://www.artsy.net/show/lily-pad-west-urban-wonderment
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Join us online as we celebrate the natural world featuring artists Peter Arguimbau, Gene Costanza, Ton Dubbeldam, Steve Gerhartz, Christopher Groves, Curt Hanson, David Hatfield, Robert Scott Jackson, Stapleton Kearns, John MacDonald, Leonard Mizerek, H.M. Saffer II, John Traynor, and George Van Hook.
Conversations with Nature is not merely about the beauty of nature, but the infinite wealth of knowledge the natural world has to offer. It encourages us to unearth our own environment’s treasure trove of enlightenment.
The show will be on Lily Pad Gallery West’s Artsy page from May 16 through May 29, 2020. View the show here: https://www.artsy.net/show/lily-pad-west-conversations-with-nature
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Join us online to view abstract artists Allison B. Cooke, Ton Dubbeldam, Leya Evelyn, Guido Garaychochea, Dan McCaw, Alfredo Palmero, and Brad Robertson.
Ebb | Flow brings together signature paintings from Lily Pad Gallery West’s collection, featuring paintings by seven artists who utilize push and pull techniques as they work, emphasizing balance, growth, and serendipitous accidents.
This online-exclusive exhibition will be available on Lily Pad Gallery West’s Artsy page from May 30th through June 5th, 2020. View the exhibition here: https://www.artsy.net/show/lily-pad-west-ebb-flow
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Honest Harvest features 15 of Lily Pad Gallery West's artists whose paintings champion hard work, individualism, and the cultivation of nature, highlighting the beauty of rural living and natural countrysides.
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An online exclusive exhibition | View Here
Featuring Nine Abstract and Surreal Artists.
Stream is a combination of abstract and surreal art that offers a one-of-a-kind encounter for each viewer. Each shape, form, color, and line cooperates to explore the deepest, most profound qualities of the human experience. The artists of Stream work with their materials and emotions to get lost in their stream of consciousness and arrive at the finished composition.
Immerse yourself in Stream through the Artsy Viewing Room. Featuring exclusive content and artist commentary, the viewing room is the only way to truly experience Stream. Only accessible through the link below and for a limited time, don't miss your chance to enjoy the artworks of Stream as the artists intended.
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Lily Pad | West is proud to present the online exclusive exhibition: Spring Awakening.
Spring Awakening features eight of Lily Pad | West’s artists whose paintings capture the beauty of the changing landscape as the warm sun thaws the earth and it comes alive once again.
Spring Awakening will be featured on the Lily Pad | West Artsy page from March 6-19.
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An online exclusive exhibition featuring ten Lily Pad West Artists.
A Moment Together celebrates time spent with the ones we love -- brothers and sisters, mothers and daughters, fathers and sons, husbands and wives, lovers and friends. It may be as simple as a shared laugh or cup of coffee, but these are the moments we carry with us, always.
Immerse yourself in A Moment Together through the Artsy Viewing Room. Featuring exclusive content and artist commentary, the viewing room is the only way to truly experience the show. Only accessible through the link below and for a limited time, don't miss your chance to enjoy the artworks of A Moment Together as the artists intended.
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Please join us for Milwaukee's Spring Gallery Night and Day. Our upcoming exhibition, Journey Elsewhere, is a new body of work by Canadian artist France Jodoin including her maritime scenes, cityscapes, and florals.
The opening reception will be Friday, April 16th from 5 to 8pm and Saturday, April 17th from 11am to 6pm.
We hope to see you in the Gallery!
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For four weeks, Lily Pad | West is proud and excited to display a selection of twelve works by France Jodoin, the Canadian Impressionist known for her maritime scenes and unique European Romanticism-inspired style.
Journey Elsewhere will be held both in-person and online. In-person attendance will be monitored, and masks will be required to ensure everyone's health and safety.
Lily Pad | West is open Tuesday - Sunday from 11 AM - 6 PM or by appointment.
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Midwest artists Allison B. Cooke and Susan Hall explore the concept of transformation via the energetic addition and subtraction of materials. While Susan Hall peels away lace designs from hardened gesso to allow her phantasmic figures to take form, Allison B. Cooke combines years' worth of gathered parchments and pigments to build dreamlike renditions of remembered places and times.
This event will be held both in-person and online. In-person attendance will be monitored, and masks will be required to ensure everyone’s health and safety.
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The well-known still life tradition of the 17th-century Dutch masters, vanitas uses symbolism as reminders of death's inevitability. In contrast, the artists of \"Vanitas: Contemporary Florals\" reinvent this tradition through an optimistic lens, allowing the beauty of a blossom and the hope of Spring's rebirth to act as symbols of life's resilience. We invite you to join us as we celebrate this promise of new life.
The exhibiting artists include Michael Lynn Adams, Jacqueline Kamin, Hagop Keledjian, Jean Lightman, Yana Movchan, Christopher Pierce, and John Traynor.
This event will be held both in-person and online. In-person attendance will be monitored, and masks will be required to ensure everyone’s health and safety.
Top Image: Yana Movchan, Blue Symphony, Oil on Board, 22 x 43”
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The artists of “Vanitas: Contemporary Florals” reimagine this 16th and 17th-century tradition through an optimistic lens, using the beauty of a blossom and the hope of Spring’s rebirth to act as symbols of life’s resilience.
The exhibiting artists include Michael Lynn Adams, Jacqueline Kamin, Hagop Keledjian, Jean Lightman, Yana Movchan, Christopher Pierce, and John Traynor.
In conjunction with this exhibition, we are proud to host our first living art event over Gallery Night MKE weekend. We have partnered with local florists to create sculptural renditions of a series of works from our collection.
We invite you to view the exhibition and living art at our opening reception, held in tandem with Gallery Night MKE.
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Born in Philadelphia, Howard Ashman Patterson (1891-1970) became a well-known colorist and an important force in American Art after years of traveling and studying under notable names such as Robert Henri.
Today, Howard’s grandsons, Michael Remington Patterson, and David Burns Patterson keep Howard’s legacy alive, channeling this lineage into their own artistic practices. Michael cites his grandfather as his biggest inspiration, and the aesthetic influence of Howard’s work on Michael’s is palpable.
“Patterson on Patterson” will exhibit the work of Michael Remington Patterson and David Burns Patterson alongside that of their grandfather, Howard Ashman Patterson, for the very first time. We invite you to join us for an opening reception and to meet the artists, Michael Remington Patterson and David Burns Patterson.
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To celebrate Lily Pad West’s Five Year Anniversary, we are pleased to announce our upcoming exhibition, “Lily Pad Showcase,” featuring new work from a wide selection of our represented artists, ranging from those who have been with us since the beginning, such as Michael Patterson and David Dunlop, to those we have welcomed more recently, such as Cathy Hegman and John Paul Berry.
Many of the participating artists will be present at our Artists’ Reception. Attending artists will conduct painting demonstrations and artist talks.
Check out our website for a full schedule of events.
Artists' Reception & Gallery Night MKE
Friday, October 15: 5 PM - 9 PM
Saturday, October 16: 11 AM - 6 PM
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We invite you to join us for a celebration of Lily Pad West's fifth year in the Historic Third Ward
To celebrate Lily Pad West’s Five Year Anniversary, we are pleased to announce our upcoming exhibition, “Lily Pad Showcase,” featuring new work from a wide selection of our represented artists, ranging from those who have been with us since the beginning, such as Michael Patterson and David Dunlop, to those we have welcomed more recently, such as Cathy Hegman and John Paul Berry.
Many of the participating artists will be present at our Artists’ Reception. Attending artists will conduct painting demonstrations and artist talks.
Artists' Reception & Gallery Night MKE
Friday, October 15: 5 PM - 9 PM
Saturday, October 16: 11 AM - 6 PM
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Utah-based contemporary abstract painter John Paul Berry investigates themes of duality in his work, characterized by patches of bright color and spontaneous lines that emerge beneath layers of paint, alongside thought-provoking titles.
Like poetry, Berry's abstractions utilize sharp juxtapositions to create space for the viewers' unique interpretations. The push-and-pull nature of the painting makes dialogue between the seen and unseen, the said and unsaid.
COVID-19 PROTOCOL
Lily Pad West is requiring proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test result within 72 hours of this event for all attendees aged 12 or over. Please have your vaccination card or a photo of your card when you arrive. It is highly recommended that all attendees wear a face mask regardless of vaccination status.
Top image: Just Between Lovers | Oil & Oil Pastel | 36 x 36\"
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Andy Newman creates dynamic landscape and figurative works inspired by European architecture and countryside. Highly textured and with an emphasis on shape and color over particular form, Newman’s works border on the abstract.
Newman studied in London, earning his degree in Modern History at Trinity College, Oxford. He then went on to hold a successful career as a lawyer in Washington, D.C. before deciding to exchange his briefcase for a paintbrush at the age of 36. Since then, Neman has maintained his studio practice, and currently resides between Concord, MA and Cavillargues, France with his family.
COVID-19 PROTOCOL
Lily Pad West is requiring proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test result within 72 hours of this event for all attendees aged 12 or over. Please have your vaccination card or a photo of your card when you arrive. It is highly recommended that all attendees wear a face mask regardless of vaccination status.
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Into the Mystic dances the line of realism and abstraction. Gene Costanza and Christopher Groves employ painterly brushstrokes and vivid colors to create dreamlike landscapes that beg viewers to meander through familiar yet spectacular spaces. Gene Costanza finds inspiration in the coastal waterways and mountain ranges of his surrounding Cascadia, while the work of Christopher Groves sings its praises to his native marshlands and forests. Groves works in the in-between of realism and abstraction, and Costanza borrows from many schools to create his characteristic “ecclesiopressionism.” Into the Mystic encourages exploration through imagination to arrive at newfound perspectives of previously known terrains.
\"We’re very excited to start the new year highlighting two incredibly talented and unique artists. Gene Costanza and Christopher Groves are enamored with the beauty and power of nature; however, it’s their differences in style and interpretation that makes them so exciting. We look forward to the journeys we’ll take through their paintings, the memories they’ll bring forward, and the discussions they’ll foster.” - Kitt Richards
This event will be held both in-person and online.
Top Image: Chris Groves, Aspen Honey, Oil on board, 48x60”
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New England-based artist Peter Batchelder and Canada-based artist Leya Evelyn explore themes of history, context, and narrative through their color-focused paintings. “Color Space” juxtaposes the iconic New England landscapes of Peter Batchelder with the gestural abstractions of Leya Evelyn.
Fascinated by architecture and archaeology, Batchelder intends to translate the context of time-worn structures within his paintings, asking questions such as “who built this?” and “who lived here?” Alternatively, Evelyn allows her paintings to become structures themselves, self-referentially recounting the history of their own making. Through their use of color, both Batchelder and Evelyn shift focus away from the built environment towards an emotive one.
We invite you to join us for the opening reception and virtual artist talk.
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McCaw Contemporary: three individuals, two generations, sixty years of combined, consistent critical acclaim and recognition.
Dan McCaw (b.1942) shares a studio with his sons John McCaw (b.1967) and Danny McCaw (b.1978) in Torrance, California. Here, the three McCaws collectively contribute to each’s individual practice through overlapping (but never duplicated) ideas, explorations, and techniques. Driven by relentless curiosity, the MCCAW vision explores dichotomies of the human experience, utilizing abstraction and romantic impressionism to create unique visions of familiar themes.
Shown alongside one another in “PARADIGM”, the subtle yet distinct shifts in perspective among the three McCaws are evident, as ideas are shared, reinterpreted, and shared once again.
“The MCCAW objective is to (collectively and individually) examine, contemplate and direct a fresh look at contemporary issues such as: the relationship between art and reality, memory and fantasy, symbols and anthropology, existential ideas and human psychology.” -MCCAW Contemporary
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RSVP to the Reception The artist will be in the gallery to give a talk starting at 7:30pm.
Ton Dubbeldam invites you to enter his world of light and color, blending the line between figuration and abstraction in a song and dance that ignites the senses.
Born in 1957 to an artistic family in the small town of Schoonhoven, Holland, Ton Dubbeldam has spent his life experimenting with style and technique, resulting in his effortless ability to combine realism, impressionism, pointillism, and luminism in his paintings. Taking early inspiration from Impressionist masters like Van Gogh, Degas, Monet, and Klimt, Dubbeldam has combined elements from multiple genres in his work to create atmospheric impressions of nature.
Using very high or very low horizon lines, Dubbeldam suggests unique perspectives, as if through the eyes of a child, that feel both novel and nostalgic at the same time. Through these extreme horizon lines, the water and sky become strongly accented, the space often further divided through the juxtaposition of flat color and energetic pointillist marks. The vibration of the abstracted color creates a sense of time and movement, while the figurative elements anchor us within the work. The fusion of these two polarities, figuration and abstraction, is the result of Dubbeldam’s 30-year journey in experimentation as an artist.
Image: Ton Dubbeldam, The Last Resort, Oil on panel, 32 x 32”
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Subtly surrealistic at first glance, Jeff Faust’s paintings reveal themselves fully only after a closer inspection. Filled with motifs such as birds, nests, leaves, vessels and clouds, the paintings reveal paths of symbolism into which the viewer can project upon in endless ways.
Far from creating imaginary worlds free from strife, Faust’s painted scenes not only acknowledge the reality of hardship, but are dependent upon it. Symbols of balance and security, such as eggs, clouds, and fruit, are always shown in combination with an element of danger, be it a precariously placed bird’s nest or a vessel roaming a harsh sea. This juxtaposition contextualizes the scene, offering vulnerability and truth.
This exhibition will also mark the second annual rendition of Lily Pad | West’s “Living Art” event. The gallery has partnered with local florists who will create sculptural renditions of a series of new works from our represented artists, each of which also relates to the theme of “Labyrinth.” Shown alongside Jeff Faust’s new work, the exhibition as a whole explores themes of discovery, multiple paths, and unique interpretations.
We invite you to join us for the opening reception and to meet visiting artist Jeff Faust:
Gallery Night MKE:
Friday, July 22nd, 5 pm - 9 pm
Saturday, July 23rd, 11 am - 6 pm
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Back in 1851, Wisconsin adopted Forward as its motto to reflect the state’s continuous drive to be a national leader. Since Lily Pad | West first opened almost six years ago, it too has strived to be a leader and bring great art to Milwaukee. As the gallery continues to grow and diversify its artist roster, it is committed to supporting contemporary, local artists.
Lily Pad | West is pleased to present Forward as its first exhibition of all Wisconsin artists. Some of the gallery’s mainstay artists will exhibit in the show including Allison B. Cooke, Steve Gerhartz, Bruce Niemi, and Diane Washa, as well as newly invited artists Marc Anderson, Bethann Moran-Handzlik, and Ken Schneider.
Image: Diane Washa, Tranquil Pleasure, Oil on Canvas, 36 x 36”
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Lily Pad | West presents “Liminal Space,” featuring new work by Mississippi-based painter Cathy Hegman, California-based painter Kathy Jones, and New York-based sculptor Anne de Villemejane.
Liminal space is a term for the place between here and there, the time between what was and what is to come. It is an unsettled moment where transition takes place, reflection is possible, and growth occurs. The artists of “Liminal Space” cross this threshold into the unknown, and create an opening for their viewers to follow suit. Fragmented environments, manipulated scale, and rich surface textures are all used to further the idea of a space in-between, and female figures are shown weaving in and out of these spaces. Ambiguous in persona, the figures invite the viewer to project their own histories and experiences onto the work, offering a companion and guide to what can be a difficult journey.
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Lily Pad | West is pleased to present “Sunlight of the Seasons” a solo exhibition of Wisconsin-based artist Steve Gerhartz.
Wisconsin-based artist Steve Gerhartz is known for his ability to capture the unique lighting and mood of the day in his landscape paintings. A self-proclaimed nature enthusiast, Gerhartz creates many of his works on location, and deepens his connection with his materials by hand-carving each one of his frames. Gerhartz’ passion for painting outdoors was ignited early on, when a November snow squall with his brother turned into inspiration for his first landscape painting. Gerhartz went on to study painting at the Lyme Academy in Old Lyme, CT, before moving back to his home state of Wisconsin, where he continues to paint today.
Image: Morning at the Beach, Oil on canvas, 20 x 24”
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Andy Newman creates dynamic landscape and figurative work inspired by European architecture and countryside. Highly textured and with an emphasis on shape and color over particular form, Newman’s works border on the abstract. His 1998 New York exhibition prompted critic and art historian Donald Kuspit to observe, “There is a ghostly, dreamlike quality to Newman’s pictures, making their narrative all the more haunting and evocative.... Newman’s pictures are on the emotional cutting edge.”
Newman studied in London, earning his degree in Modern History at Trinity College, Oxford. He then went on to hold a successful career as a lawyer in Washington, D.C., before deciding to exchange his briefcase for a paintbrush at the age of 36. Since then, Newman has maintained his studio practice, currently residing in Concord, Massachusetts and Cavillargues, France with his family.
Houses Descending on a Hill (Torre de Compte), Oil on canvas, 21 x 33”
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Friday, January 20 – 5 to 9pm | Saturday, January 21 – 10am to 4pm
January 20 & 21
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Thommasaht Nhouyvanisvong and Chandler Dillingham are graduate students at UW-Milwaukee studying classical guitar performance. They will be presenting a one-hour concert program of classical guitar in different genres and styles ranging from baroque pieces by Bach to modern 20th Century composers.
The concert is free to attend and open to the public and will be held in our gallery space at 215 N. Broadway. Come and enjoy beautiful music while surrounded by beautiful art!
Check out Thommasaht's work online
Check of Chandler's work online
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France Jodoin’s fantastical landscapes blur the lines between air, land and sea. Shrouded in mist and muted color, suggestions of people, ships, and buildings create frameworks for imaginations to run wild. Composed of fragments from the artist’s memory, both real and imagined, the worlds created by France Jodoin spark a suggestion of a simpler time with a slower pace.
Jodoin’s work is held in both private and public collections, including the Sherbrooke Museum of Fine Arts and Cirque du Soleil. Jodoin lives and works in a small town nestled in the forests of southern Quebec.
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Gallery Night MKE – Milwaukee’s original gallery hop event – unites the city through art. Experience the vast creative culture in MKE while you discover local galleries, art, and artists. This free, two-day quarterly event offers you the opportunity to buy original art, dine in outstanding restaurants, and shop in unique boutiques.
Friday, April 21 5 to 9pm | Saturday, April 22 – 10am to 4pm
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Lily Pad | West is pleased to announce the upcoming exhibition \"Tonalism Now\" featuring John MacDonald and Curt Hanson.
Private Reception for VIP Clients and the Press: Thursday, May 13th from 6 to 9pm
The tradition of Tonalism has permeated American landscape painting for centuries. Championed by masters George Inness, Wolf Kahn, James McNeill Whistler, and Birge Harrison, the genre has been carried on by those who have studied their techniques and approaches, like contemporary painter John MacDonald (b. 1957).
A student and mentee of Tonalist master Curt Hanson (1945-2016), John MacDonald’s ethereal landscapes encompass the key components of the genre: subtle color tones, depiction of atmosphere, the use of soft-edged, abstracted forms to create an immediacy of emotional response, and an overall emphasis on the mood of a scene over the representational depiction of place. These elements, when purposefully employed, create the striking, bold, and poetically-charged landscapes that MacDonald is known for.
“Tonalism Now” is a contemporary look at a historical genre, featuring new paintings by John MacDonald hung beside those of his mentor, Curt Hanson. The stylistic lineage that exists between these two artists is explored in this exhibition, highlighting the importance of carrying on this historical genre through a contemporary lens.
Image: Curt Hanson, June, Oil on canvas, 40 x 34”
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Join us and our Guest Speaker Sara Mulloy as we discuss these topics at our next event on Saturday, May 27th from 5-8pm!
Sara Mulloy is the Senior Director of Trusts, Estates & Private Clients for the Milwaukee branch of Hindman Auctions.
Ms. Mulloy joined the firm in 2011, upon the opening of the Wisconsin office. She is responsible for assisting clients throughout the entire auction process; from scheduling appointment services to working with our specialists in creating listings and providing estimates. Additionally, she manages all appraisal events for the branch and maintains close connections with local museums and institutions. On a daily basis, Ms. Mulloy evaluates a wide array of property across all of our collecting categories. She is a graduate of Sotheby’s Institute of Art, London Master’s in Contemporary Art History program.
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One of our recent additions to the gallery, Antwan Ramar, will be doing a live painting demonstration on Saturday, June 10, 11am-2pm.
Antwan will be in the gallery working on new paintings and answering questions and chatting with visitors. Stop in and say hello!
\"Painting in traditional oil, I take a modern approach to classical representationalism. With avant-garde techniques in mark making, I look for more than ‘idealized’ subject matter, I observe the dynamics of shapes and light to show a more unorthodox beauty. I tell stories of ephemeral moments through an atmospheric light that evokes emotion and connection. I am always looking for the subtle poetry of each subject, trying to paint the ‘adjective’ not the ‘noun’ of the scene. I take a contemporary approach to representational painting.\"
Antwan started his career as a Caricaturist. Learning the art of portraiture as an adolescent, he put himself through art school drawing people face-to-face. Antwan studied art in Southern California in a classical atelier. Under teachers with extensive experience in their fields, Antwan’s aspirations were leading him toward concept art for film and TV. His classes were rich with fundamental drawing and painting, giving him a strong understanding for the disciplines of representationalism.
After several years of working as a professional commercial artist for companies such as Royal Caribbean Cruises, Universal Studios, and Pepsi, Antwan began to oil paint on location while hiking and traveling. Over time, Antwan became acquainted with the wonderful plein air community and was inspired to begin painting full-time in 2016. Originally from rural Wisconsin, Antwan has always been inspired by nature’s beauty and relishes the time on location, sketching and observing the essence of the moment.
Antwan is now a full-time painter, splitting his time between the studio painting for galleries and shows, and plein air events around the country. He loves to paint during his extensive travels, but spends most of his time in his studio near sunny Orlando, Florida.
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Suzan Wemlinger, principal interior designer and creative director of Suzan J. Designs, partners extensively with local artisans, craftsmen and architects to ensure that every aspect of the client’s needs are met, and the design is truly one of a kind. Visit Suzan's website: here.
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Lily Pad | West is pleased to present Forward as its second annual group exhibition of all Wisconsin artists. Some of the gallery’s mainstay artists will exhibit in the show including Marc Anderson, Allison B. Cooke, Steve Gerhartz, Bruce Niemi, Ken Schneider, and Diane Washa, as well as newly invited artists Robert M. Girsh, Antwan Ramar, and John Waite.
On view June 27 - August 27
VIP and Press Preview Night: Thursday, June 29 from 6 to 9pm
Opening Reception: Friday, June 30 from 5 to 9pm
Gallery Night MKE Receptions: Friday, July 21 from 5 to 9pm and Saturday, July 22 from 11am to 6pm
Top Image: Allison B. Cooke, Bagliore Rimanente, Oil / cold wax on panel, 40 x 60”
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Gallery Night MKE – Milwaukee’s original gallery hop event – unites the city through art. Experience the vast creative culture in MKE while you discover local galleries, art, and artists. This free, two-day quarterly event offers you the opportunity to buy original art, dine in outstanding restaurants, and shop in unique boutiques.
Friday, July 21 – 5 to 9pm | Saturday, July 22 – 10am to 4pm
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A colorist by nature, Sammoun uses a rich palette to create Mediterranean landscapes. His rhythmic gestures and delicate touches make the viewer feel as if they are experiencing the painting. Traynor is a skillful painter of every genre often depicting life around him whether it is nature, a still life, or the people. These everyday scenes allow Traynor to connect with the viewer sparking a memory from their past or a moment in their life.
Samir Sammoun has paintings in many private and public collections including the National Library of Canada and the Presidential Palace in Beirut, Lebanon. John Traynor has won numerous awards including the Frank DuMond award from the Hudson Valley Art Association and the Medal of Honor from the Salmagundi Club of which he is an honorary member. In addition, Traynor is also an inductee into the Delbarton School Hall of Honors and attained the level of Copley Master from the Copley Society of Boston.
We invite you to join us for an opening reception: Friday, September 1st, 5 pm - 8 pm
Samir Sammoun will give an artist talk at 7 pm. RSVP to the Reception
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Preservation of the objects you collect is a vital aspect of art collecting and should not be overlooked. In this session, a professional fine art conservator will teach you how to properly handle, transport, and store your artwork to prevent damage from occurring. This session will also address the importance of maintaining records for your artworks, how to fix common mistakes such as a scratched frame or loose canvas, and when you should call your conservator for a professional service.
Kelsey Soya is the Manager of Conservation at Lily Pad Gallery West. She holds a BA in Art History from UW Madison and an MA in Art History with a concentration in museum studies from UW Milwaukee. Art conservation has been a lifelong passion stemming from a trip to Spain as a teenager, and she has a wide variety of experience in the field that ranges from the conservation of a sunken civil war submarine to frame repair, bookbinding, and cleaning artworks. She currently lives in Bay View with her husband and their three cats.
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Friday, October 21 – 5 to 9pm | Saturday, October 22 – 10am to 4pm
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The turn of the 20th century witnessed a surge in the creation and popularity of nocturnes and night landscapes in American art. Nocturne painting is a term coined by James Abbott McNeill Whistler to describe his painting style that depicts scenes evocative of the night and of subjects that appear in a veil of light. Whistler used the term within the title of his works to represent paintings with a dreamy mood. In broader usage, the term has come to refer to any painting of a night scene.
This group exhibition features a variety of contemporary artists, each giving their own fresh and unique take on what a nocturne means to them. The thought-provoking work ranges from traditional landscapes to figurative to a surreal still life. Participating artists include Marc Anderson, David Dunlop, Jeff Faust, Chris Groves, Susan Hall, John MacDonald, Michael Patterson, Andrew Portwood, Antwan Ramar, H.M. Saffer, Diane Washa and Shirley Cean Youngs.
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Generations of landscape painters have turned to the stark beauty of winter for their inspiration. The snow and ice against warm skies, evergreen forests, and frozen rivers are captured through the eyes of contemporary artists in varying styles, from realism to abstract. The group show includes works by our diverse portfolio of represented artists.
We welcome artist Antwan Ramar to our gallery, with a special collection of his work entitled \"Found in Translation\". Ramar invites the viewer to see reality through his unique lense. Our eyes perceive the artistic scene as something far more personal than is expressed in paint alone. As we travel through this visual interpretation, we learn more about our world and ourselves. For both painter and viewer alike, the process reveals a truth.
Image: Somber River | Antwan Ramar | 18 x 24 inches | $2,800
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We welcome artist Stacy Kamin to the Lily Pad Gallery West for our next exhibition. Kamin says of her life-long obsession of creating art: “I believe art work is supposed to evoke emotions and feelings in human beings. When I see a great painting, it talks to my soul; it speaks to me in a profound way. The reason I strive to improve is the magic of capturing life on a flat surface will forever intrigue me. I want my own work to provoke such thoughts and emotions to the beauty that captivates me still.”
Additional exhibition art includes work by JoAnn Ballinger, Liz Gribin, France JoDoin, Kathy Jones, Dan McCaw, Danny McCaw, Alfredo Palermo, Michael Patterson, and Shirley Cean Youngs.
Image: Stacy Kamin, Golden Gates, Oil on canvas, 18” x 14”
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The LILY PAD| WEST - Milwaukee is pleased to announce a new exhibition: Contemporary art is art made and produced by artists living today. who work and respond to a global environment that is culturally diverse, technologically advancing, and multifaceted. Classicism is characterized by harmony, restraint, elegance, rationality and respect for proportions. Alfredo’s haunting art combines the Spanish legacy of Velasquez and the contemporary work of Pollock to create paintings that live with ease in both the contemporary and classical world of art.
Alfredo Palmero is the third generation of a lineage of artists that began with his grandfather, with whom he shared a name and a great love for painting. Since 1991, Alfredo Palmero has been holding personal exhibitions in European cultural hubs such as Barcelona, Madrid, Bilbao, Valencia, Brussels, London, Lisbon, Monte Carlo, as well as around the world like Qatar, Kuwait, Hong Kong, Panama, California, and New Mexico. The Palmero family has founded two private museums in Spain. Works by the family can also be found in private collections, including of King Juan Carlos of Spain, and Duchess of Albe de Tornes, Grandee of Spain.
We are proud to represent Alfredo Palmero and excited to present new work by Alfredo.
Image: Menina de Rayas, 2022; The Who, 2021
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Gallery Night MKE Receptions: Friday, July 19th from 5 to 8 pm and Saturday, July 20th from 11 am to 4 pm
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Gallery Night MKE Hours:
Friday, October 18th, 5:00 - 9:00pm
Saturday, October 19th, 11:00am - 6:00pm
Gallery Night MKE Receptions:
Friday, October 18th from 5 to 8 pm
Saturday, October 19th from 11 am to 4 pm
Artist Michael Patterson will be in the gallery on Friday October 18th Gallery Night 5-9 pm Saturday October 19th Artist talk at 2 pm
Lily Pad Gallery West is honored to present a special exhibition of recent work by artist Michael Patterson. Born into a family of painters, Michael Patterson was born in Hudson, New York. Howard Ashman Patterson, his grandfather, was an established American painter whose work continually influences and inspires Michael. Patterson graduated from Suny Purchase with honors, studying printmaking, painting, and sculpture. Patterson has been traveling and painting for over 35 years, finding inspiration wherever he goes. Having lived in France for several years, he has shown his work throughout Europe as well as the United States. Patterson draws inspiration from city streets, people at the beach, people playing music, and general human expression. Patterson has traveled across the Americas and Europe, where his paintings are also held in numerous private and corporate collections.
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He continues to paint and create sculptures of carved stone and also welded metal. His residence and studio are located on a river in Connecticut, where he lives with his wife, Jessyka.
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Lily Pad Gallery West is pleased to present Fields of Vision: The Landscapes of Diane Washa and Peter Batchelder, a captivating exhibition featuring the works of Diane Washa and Peter Batchelder, two artists who offer distinct yet
complementary approaches to landscape painting. United by a shared love for nature and its forms, Washa and Batchelder interpret landscapes with unique styles that, when displayed together, create a dynamic conversation
between representation and abstraction, serenity and vibrancy.
Diane Washa approaches landscapes with an expressive, intuitive style that captures the essence of natural environments. Using a more abstract palette and layered brushstrokes, she focuses on conveying mood and atmosphere, offering viewers a sense of place that feels both mysterious and familiar. Her works often feature a softer color range and a fluidity that encourages quiet reflection. Washa’s pieces reveal landscapes that seem to float between reality and memory, where elements of water, sky, and land merge harmoniously.
Peter Batchelder, by contrast, presents landscapes with a structured, architectural quality. His works are marked by bold colors, strong lines, and defined forms, transforming fields, barns, and open spaces into vibrant, graphic compositions. Batchelder’s landscapes often include elements of rural architecture—barns, farmhouses, and silos—emphasizing their geometric shapes and their relationship with open space. His palette is vibrant and crisp, lending a distinct energy to his scenes. The contrast between Washa’s ethereal, layered style and Batchelder’s bold, structured approach creates a dialogue that highlights the diversity within landscape art. Together, their works balance abstraction and realism, inviting viewers to explore both the emotive and the physical aspects of the natural world.
Award-winning Wisconsin based plein air painter, Diane Washa captures the dynamic and varying atmospheres of landscapes across the country. Often painterly and dreamlike, occasionally almost to the point of abstraction,Washa's paintings not only depict the qualities of light, air and color of these scenes, but manifest the indescribable aura and presence of the spaces. Washa came late to her now-productive life as an artist. A business executive by day, she became serious about her life-long passion for painting in 2005. Years later, she was exhibiting at galleries and art exhibitions, including as a featured artist. She has a degree in fine art from Milton College and an MBA from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.
Peter Batchelder’s paintings are inspired by a lifetime living in, and exploring, rural New England. He is particularly drawn to the seemingly ageless quality of barns and old New England architecture. As a colorist, Peter's work captures real and imagined color palettes, and often color in itself is the subject. Having trained in studio art under Massachusetts artists Jack Coughlin, Lionel Gongora, Hanlon Davies, and William Patterson at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Peter's primary influences include the work of Edward Hopper, Wolf Kahn, Fairfield Porter, Andrew and James Wyeth, Bo Bartlett, David Hockney and Richard Diebenkorn. Born in Beverly, Massachusetts, he currently lives in Amherst, New Hampshire, with his wife, Kim, and children, Owen and Lily.
Image: “Paddock” 20x30, Oil on Canvas, Peter Batchelder
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Image: “Redemption” 30x30, Oil on Canvas, Diane Washa
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We invite visitors to explore the artwork through the eyes of those who know the collection most intimately. From the owners' treasured paintings purchased as anniversary gifts from the early years of marriage which led to owning two art galleries, to the Lily Pad Gallery’s staff’s sometimes unexpected choices that speak to each person’s experience, each artwork comes alive through personal narrative.
The exhibition will feature carefully selected works spanning various periods, mediums, and styles—united not by artistic movement or artist, but by the interests of those who are dedicated to collecting, curating, and sharing art. Accompanying the collection will be personal statements from its owner and gallery team, offering visitors a glimpse into the human connections that breathe life into a gallery's collection.
\"Art Passions\" transforms the traditional gallery experience, reminding us that art is not just about aesthetic appreciation, but about human connection, memory, and the profound ways art touches individual lives.\"
Image: HM Saffer II “The Color of Winter”
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Gallery Night Friday 4/11 5-9 pm
Gallery Day Saturday 4/12 11 am- 6 pm
Impression & Enchantment: The Artwork of Yana Movchan is a dual exhibition featuring the extraordinary talents of Yana Movchan. This collection explores the captivating interplay between memory, nature, and imagination.
Yana Movchan transports us to a realm where hyperrealistic figures intertwine with nature, creating powerful symbolic narratives. Her meticulously crafted works combine classical techniques with surrealistic elements, inviting reflection on themes of innocence and transformation. A graduate of the Ukrainian Art Academy, Yana has exhibited her award-winning art across Europe and Canada, now residing in Halifax.
Top image: Yana Movchan, Rabbit and Poppies, 12 x 16\"
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Meet the artists at:
Gallery Night Friday 4/11 5-9 pm
Gallery Day Saturday 4/12 11 am- 6 pm
Top image: Samir Sammoun, Prestige, 48 x 18\"
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Tim Merrett takes possession of art history as his creative birthright, unabashedly appropriating images from past masters and bringing them into tension with contemporary experience. Past and present ebb and flow on his canvases, taking arts historical images, by Fantin Latour, for example, and inserting them as “resting places” within areas of bold color or salvaged objects.Tim Merrett's work can be found in private collections throughout North America and Europe and in corporate collections like Kinross Gold Corporation (Toronto), Zest/She Magazine (London UK), Museum of Biblical Arts, (Dallas, CO), Royal Bank of Canada, and Toronto's Badminton and Racquetball Club
Together, their works offer a captivating exploration of how art can transcend time—preserving history while simultaneously reinventing it for the future. Through this exhibition, visitors are invited to step into a realm where memory, invention, and imagination converge.
Richard Whitten will be in attendance at the gallery for the public opening and on Saturday, June 7th 11 am- 2 pm
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Runs July 16 - August 31, 2024
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• Gallery Night MKE Receptions: Friday, July 18th from 5 to 8 pm and Saturday, July 19th from 11 am to 4 pm
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Runs July 16 - August 31, 2024
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From the intimate botanicals of Pierce to the expansive landscapes of Groves and the Eastern-influenced abstractions of Saffer, “Nature’s Voice” celebrates the diverse ways contemporary artists interpret and respond to the beauty of our environment.
Christopher Groves brings a profound connection to nature born from his early years exploring the Louisiana bayous and Colorado mountains. Born in Boulder and raised between Louisiana and Colorado, Groves developed his love for the outdoors through countless adventures in forests, waterways, and mountain ranges. His formal training at the Florence Academy of Art in Italy and his role as Lead Landscape Instructor at the Colorado Classical Academy have shaped his masterful approach to plein air painting. As a signature member of both the Oil Painters of America and the American Society of Marine Artists, Groves captures the essence of natural landscapes with both technical precision and emotional depth, creating works that transport viewers directly into the wilderness he knows so intimately.
Christopher Pierce is a nationally recognized artist whose stunning florals and still lifes emerge from the bounty of his own gardens. Pierce’s work demonstrates a mature sensitivity and panache that transform everyday botanical subjects into commanding artistic statements. His large-scale floral compositions are particularly renowned for their bold presence and sophisticated handling of light and color. Beyond his celebrated florals, Pierce’s versatility extends to portraiture, figures, and intimate interior scenes, all painted with the same level of technical mastery and artistic vision. Based in Shushan, New York, Pierce’s work reflects a deep understanding of both classical techniques and contemporary sensibilities, making him one of the most sought-after painters in the realm of contemporary realism.
H.M. Saffer II presents perhaps the most internationally diverse artistic journey of the three. Beginning his public art career at just six years old in Philadelphia, Saffer’s path led him to Temple University and then to Paris, where he simultaneously pursued economics, performed with legendary French musicians like Jacques Brel and Charles Aznavour, and operated restaurants in both Paris and Madrid. His artistic evolution took a distinctive turn in the 1980s when he began studying Sumi-e, the Japanese art of black ink painting, eventually traveling to Japan to work with master practitioners. This unique fusion of Eastern and Western techniques defines his current work, creating paintings that blend oriental philosophy with Western artistic traditions. His studies at L’Ecole Des Beaux Arts and his multifaceted career as musician, chef, and artist have culminated in works that reflect a truly global artistic perspective, making him a singular voice in contemporary art.
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Newman’s journey to professional artistry is as compelling as his paintings. After spending over 15 years practicing law in Washington, D.C., he discovered his true calling when a friend gifted him painting tools. The choice became clear: he much preferred creating art to office life. At 36, Newman made the leap to become a full-time artist.Working primarily in oil while also exploring pastels, acrylics, and colored pencils, Newman specializes in landscapes, abstracts, and figures—often combining them in striking and creative ways. His artistic vision draws from diverse influences spanning 19th and 20th century American and European masters, including Giorgio Morandi, Edward Hopper, and Maurice de Vlaminck, alongside classical Baroque pioneers Georges de La Tour and Caravaggio. Represented in over ten galleries across Europe and North America, Newman maintains his studio at the Umbrella Arts Center in Concord, Massachusetts.
Whether you’re seeking your first gallery piece or adding to a growing collection, or looking for the best holiday gift ever, these small wonders remind us that profound beauty can come in small proportions.
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Working with multilayered techniques, he explores how we’re suspended between past and future, creating scenes that spark the imagination—from rain-slicked city streets glowing with neon reflections to quiet winter nights in the park, each work offers a glimpse into moments that feel both timeless and deeply personal.
Originally from Milwaukee and a graduate of Columbus College of Art and Design, Michael has spent over two decades building a distinguished career in Columbus.
Now, he’s returned to his roots, bringing his home and studio back to Milwaukee—and he’s bringing five new paintings to share at this special homecoming event!
Please join us in welcoming Michael back to Milwaukee!
Come celebrate this homecoming, view Michael’s evocative work, including five new pieces, and hear about his artistic journey.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Image: Intermission at the Riverside Theater, Watercolor and Acrylic on panel, 12 x 18, Framed
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There’s no better way to beat the winter doldrums than an evening of art, conversation, and community.
Reginald Baylor’s vibrant new paintings bring warmth and energy to the coldest time of year, with bold colors and compelling narratives that remind us why Milwaukee is such a dynamic place to live and create.
This exhibition introduces Baylor’s exciting new direction: Great Lakes Modernism. These six paintings celebrate our region’s distinctive identity, capturing the unique light of Lake Michigan, the geometry of our urban landscape, and the creative spirit that thrives here year-round.
Mark your calendar for January 16 and plan to make Lily Pad Gallery West part of your Gallery Night route. Reginald will be on hand to discuss his work.
Intermission at the Riverside Theater, $2800, 12x18, watercolor and acrylic
In this exhibition, Michael Guinane transforms past and current observation into art. His paintings don't merely depict scenes—they preserve the emotional temperature of specific moments in time.
His work depicts figures caught in contemplation and action, and the collective energy of crowds set in often historical settings. These works ask us to remember a place long out of time, creating an intimate dialogue between the artist's memory and our own.
The emotional capture of a single moment in time is what motivates Michael Guinane to paint. Michael creates an atmosphere for the viewer to feel. Whether it be a moment in history, the artist's personal experience, a lake scene, a trip to Cuba, or a busy city street, these works capture the feeling and mood of being present in a certain place or time.
Everyone experiences the world uniquely. Michael's work creates the opening to read a scene in our own way and see and connect with the characters and places caught in a moment of suspension, sparking the imagination of what has happened and what is to come next.
Michael's distinctive artistic approach sets his work apart. His paintings are created with watercolor and water-based paints using a reduction technique involving multiple washes of paint to create layering and depth in a work. This meticulous process is able to show the subtleties in layers of a painting and allows the viewer to see deeper into the piece. Through this technique, light and shadow, atmosphere and emotion emerge gradually, building complexity with each successive layer.
Originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Michael Guinane moved to Columbus, Ohio, in 1996 to attend the Columbus College of Art and Design. He graduated with a BFA majoring in illustration in 2000. For over two decades, Michael built a successful career in Columbus, showing in galleries and public venues, creating privately commissioned works displayed throughout the country, and teaching courses in painting at the Columbus Cultural Arts Center. He has recently returned to his Milwaukee roots, bringing with him an artistic vision shaped by history, place, and years of dedication to his craft and his students.
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We are thrilled to announce the newest artist joining the Lily Pad Gallery family: internationally acclaimed pastel master Colette Odya Smith.
To celebrate, we’re presenting a special pop-up exhibition,
Colette will be present, and we’d love for you to meet her and experience her extraordinary work in person.
A lifelong Wisconsin native, Colette creates contemporary landscapes that move fluidly between realism and abstraction. Her soft pastels layered over watercolor underpaintings reveal hidden beauty in water, rock, and foliage—inviting us to look closer at the mysteries lying in plain sight.
Her work has earned over 70 international awards and hangs in collections from Milwaukee to the Ming Gallery Museum of Pastel in Suzhou, China.
Mark your calendar and join us in welcoming this remarkable artist to our gallery.
We are delighted to announce a new solo exhibition and it is one you will not want to miss.
Opening April 15 and running through June 7, this exhibition brings the luminous, atmospheric paintings of Quebec-based artist France Jodoin to Milwaukee.
Jodoin works in oil on linen, creating bold, semi-abstract seascapes and landscapes where the boundaries between land, water, and sky dissolve into pure feeling. Drawing from European Romantic masters — Turner, Rembrandt, Gustave Moreau — while remaining entirely her own, her canvases are not depictions of specific places but rather inventions: collages of memory, travel, cinema, and quiet contemplation.
“I am inspired by a trip I may have taken years ago, a clip from a film, or abstract thoughts that I am compelled to express on canvas. But each piece shares in common an invitation to the viewer to become part of the narrative.”— France Jodoin
Her work is held in prestigious collections including the Sherbrooke Museum of Fine Arts, Loto-Québec, and Cirque du Soleil. Over a twenty-year international exhibition career spanning Canada, the United States, and Europe, Jodoin has earned a devoted following drawn to her rare ability to make painted light feel inhabited.
France's art literally does not stay on the gallery walls long. Her art is highly collected. We are fortunate to receive 12 new artworks at once. If you want to acquire a Jodoin for the first time or add to your collection, don't wait long.
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Our inaugural exhibition brings together three generations of painters from one extraordinary family — Dan McCaw and his sons John and Danny, who share a studio in California and have spent years in daily creative conversation. The result is twenty paintings that feel both deeply personal and utterly distinct from one another.
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The momentum continues this summer with Forward V: Our Wisconsin & Regional Artists, our fifth annual celebration of the exceptional painters, sculptors, printmakers, and mixed-media artists who call Wisconsin and the greater Midwest home.
This beloved exhibition carries special meaning in 2026 — it will be the first Forward in our beautiful new space, and it arrives at a landmark moment for the Third Ward as the Historic Third Ward Association celebrates its 50th Anniversary.
Forward V gathers artists Marc Anderson, Reginald Baylor, Allison B. Cooke, Al Eickberg, Steve Gerhartz, Bobby Girsh, Michael Guinane, Mutópe J. Johnson, Darren Jones, Shelby Keefe, Antwan Ramar, Jolanta Kinga Rose, Colette Odya Smith, Michael Charles Sutton, and John Waite.
This year we are proud to introduce two emerging artists to the Forward stage: Greta Berens from MIAD and Abigail Tran from UWM — two extraordinary young talents whose inclusion reflects our deep belief in growing and supporting the next generation of Wisconsin artists.
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